Multiple Entry Visa (Multi-Entry)

Multiple-entry visa specifications:

• •Validity options: 3 months, 6 months, or 1 year
• •Entry limit: Unlimited entries and exits
• •Stay limit: Maximum 90 days in any 180-day period
• •Visa type: Business only (not available for tourist visas)
• •Requires: Business visa invitation (FMS, TELEX, or LOI)
• •Cost: Invitation $199–$399 + consular fee

The 90/180-day rule explained:

• •You can stay in Russia for a maximum of 90 days in any rolling 180-day period
• •This is calculated on a rolling basis, not calendar-based
• •Example: If you spend 90 days in Russia from January to March, you cannot re-enter until July
• •Border control tracks this electronically

Who uses multi-entry visas:

• •Business travelers with regular trips to Russia
• •Digital nomads and remote workers
• •People with Russian partners/family
• •Journalists and media professionals
• •Long-term project consultants
• •Anyone who wants flexibility for multiple trips

Advantages over tourist visa:

• •Much longer validity (up to 1 year vs. 30 days)
• •Unlimited entries (vs. single/double)
• •No need to get a new visa for each trip
• •More flexible dates (not fixed like tourist visa)